| Main Entry: | |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | independent |
| Synonyms: | free agent, non-staff, self-employed, unaffiliated |
| Main Entry: | soldier of fortune |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | hired soldier |
| Synonyms: | condottiere, free companion, freelance, hired gun, hireling, legionnaire, mercenary, professional soldier, soldier for hire |
| Main Entry: | free agent |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | somebody able to act freely |
| Synonyms: | freelance, independent, individualist, rugged individualist |